Fear

One scared to swing-
From the highest of heights
Like a child scared of the dark
Without his nightlight.

I’ve been one scared of heights
That go up, up and away.
Scared of where it may lead
And things I may find.

Scared to find failure-
Or some kind of delight.
Scared of commitment
That’s too late to take flight.

To be one up so high-
To have trust in one.
Better not-
Better to trust I

For you can trust yourself and not get hurt-
Then to be crushed to pieces by others.